P HILADELPHIA -- The Philadelphia 76ers got back at it on Tuesday with an NBA Cup matchup with the Orlando Magic. The Sixers entered the contest missing a number of key pieces such as Joel Embiid, Paul George, VJ Edgecombe, and Kelly Oubre Jr. which made this contest an uphill climb for Philadelphia.

Philadelphia were non-competitive against Orlando, and nowhere near the resilient team they have been for most of the season.

Joel Embiid has not played since Nov. 8, and of what will now be eight consecutive absences, the last seven will be caused by an issue the Sixers continually characterize as day-to-day.

The Philadelphia 76ers (9-7) host the Orlando Magic (10-8) for the second time this season on Tuesday. Tipoff for the Emirates NBA Cup group-play contest is set for 8 p.m. ET at Xfinity Mobile Arena. The Sixers won the first meeting with Orlando 136-124 in ...

Philadelphia 76ers big man Andre Drummond explains his scuffle with Orlando Magic big man Wendell Carter Jr. in the loss.

Tyrese Maxey once again led the Sixers in scoring, though this time it felt like by default. He went for 20 points on 7-of-15 shooting as well as four rebounds and an assist. Easily the best news of the night was Jared McCain building on a good performance, finishing with 15 points on 6-of-13 shooting. Anthony Black led all scorers with 31.

Don't miss the Magic vs. 76ers in the first game of tonight's Coast 2 Coast Tuesday NBA doubleheader on Peacock. Live coverage begins at 7:30 p.m. ET.

Trendon Watford exited Tuesday night’s game against the Orlando Magic after suffering a left adductor strain with 4 minutes, 7 seconds before the intermission. He will not return to the game, the 76ers said.